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Overview
The Master of Strategic Communication program at The University of Western Australia is tailored to advance your capacity to succeed in a range of media and communications roles and provide effective strategy and leadership for industry, government and community.
Develop expertise and gain a set of highly sought-after skills in designing and managing communication strategies, projects and campaigns across a range of media platforms and professional contexts.
The program provides you with valuable hands-on experience that prepares you for a dynamic career, including:
- development of your practical, analytic and creative communication skills
- project-based work used to develop a portfolio applicable in a range of industry contexts
- specialised media training and workshops
- professional and networking opportunities
Career Pathways
Career opportunities in the communications sector are constantly growing. Almost all large organisations need a communications expert to advise on corporate communications, community liaison projects and human resources-based projects such as change management. In addition, private organisations in consumer marketing, media, public relations, advertising and digital communications require strategic communications specialists.
Employment prospects across governmental, industry and community sectors include:
- Strategic communication manager
- Global reputation manager
- Media advisor
- Communication specialist
- Corporate/internal communications manager
- Media planner
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Communication
- Strategic Communications in a Digital Era
- Digital Media: Theory and Practice
- Strategic Communications Planning and Management
- Digital Advocacy
- Media Governance
- Issues in Contemporary Global Journalism
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 82
Credits
96 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Corporate Communication Strategic Management Digital Communication View 33 other Masters in Digital Communication in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 82
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 083878C
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
- completed a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication at UWA.
Tuition Fee
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International
36400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 72800 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
- National Commonwealth supported students: $8,825.24
Living costs for Perth
1328 - 2367 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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